Dental Hygienist

Overview

As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll play an essential role in helping patients achieve healthier smiles and improve their overall health. You’ll have the opportunity to practice at the top of your scope, build meaningful relationships with patients, and collaborate with a supportive dental team that values your skills and contributions.

Whether you’re an experienced hygienist or a recent graduate starting your career, you’ll have access to clinical support, continuing education, and opportunities to grow professionally in a welcoming environment.

Welcome to Midwest Dental of Elgin!

Our Elgin office is a relaxed, friendly, and fun place for both patients and team members. Led by Dr. Valerie Sefton, our team is committed to creating a positive experience for everyone who walks through our doors. We understand the importance of teamwork and are always happy to support visiting and temporary team members with any questions or concerns.

We truly appreciate the dental professionals who step in to support our team and care for our patients when we need an extra hand. You’re not just helping us keep our office running smoothly — you’re a superhero helping us make a difference in our patients’ lives!

Need a lunch break? We’re conveniently located near several local restaurants, and we also have a full-size refrigerator if you prefer to bring your own lunch.

And here’s a little extra appreciation for you: Instead of a traditional sign-on bonus, we offer a Spa Package Bonus! Enjoy $150 per month for 12 months to put toward the med-spa or spa services of your choice — because you deserve to feel cared for, too!

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Practice at the top of your scope — Put your clinical skills, education, and expertise to work while making a meaningful difference in patient care.
• Build lasting patient relationships — Educate, encourage, and empower patients to take an active role in their oral and overall health.
• Be part of a collaborative team — Work alongside dentists and fellow hygienists to deliver personalized, comprehensive care.
• Continue to grow — Take advantage of company-paid continuing education, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Make every visit matter — Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and confident about their dental care.
• Feel welcomed and appreciated — Join a supportive team where kindness, empathy, respect, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
• Enjoy a little self-care — Take advantage of our unique spa bonus and treat yourself to services you love throughout the year.

At Midwest Dental of Elgin, we know that great patient care starts with a team that feels supported and valued. We’d love to have you join us!

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday-Wednesday 8am-5pm, 1 hour lunch Thursdays alternate 7am-1pm, no lunch and 7am-5pm, 1 hour lunch,
Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality preventive dental hygiene care using evidence-based protocols.
• Perform appropriate assessments, diagnostics and preventive treatments within your scope of practice.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, prevention and the connection between oral and overall health.
• Build trusting relationships with patients and create a welcoming, judgment-free experience.
• Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to identify patient needs and personalize treatment.
• Stay current with dental technologies, instruments and best practices that enhance patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Hygienist or eligible to become licensed in the state of practice.
• New graduates are welcome!
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for patient care, education and prevention.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience.
• A collaborative, positive approach to working with patients and teammates.

Compensation

$48-58
About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].